Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.

This bill amends New Jersey's assault law (N.J.S.2C:12-1) to expand protections for emergency medical personnel. It adds "any person engaged in emergency first-aid or medical services" to the list of protected individuals under aggravated assault charges (subsection b(5)(c)). The change makes it a more serious offense to assault someone providing emergency medical care while they are clearly performing their duties. This applies specifically to responders like EMTs or paramedics, not to disabled victims as the title incorrectly states. The bill is currently in the early legislative stage (introduced January 13, 2026).